A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7565484 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 67667177 epoch_slot_no: 102377 block_no: 7565307 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 24359 time: 2022-07-31 02:11:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbc7ee97972a25a3c5a65030aa7f634a4150a8a58c6c98d52726a1bbd74f7f04Block Operator
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